Prepare against Daniil Dubov
GM · Russia · World #63 classical · FIDE ID 24126055
When preparing against Daniil Dubov, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 26.3% over 76 games.
Our database contains 4,607 games by Daniil Dubov, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniil Dubov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniil Dubov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,654 | 2,720 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,685 | 2,779 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,783 | 2,806 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,607 | 2,291 | 1,433 | 883 | 49.7% |
| As White | 2,348 | 1,295 | 674 | 379 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 2,259 | 996 | 759 | 504 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniil Dubov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniil Dubov's side.
First moves as White (2,346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,226 | 52.3% | 70.1% |
| e4 | 595 | 25.4% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 253 | 10.8% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 244 | 10.4% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 10 | 0.4% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 70.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dubov usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dubov usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Dubov usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Dubov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Dubov usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Dubov usually continues d4 (71.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,037 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 530 | 51.1% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 337 | 32.5% | 57.0% |
| g6 | 64 | 6.2% | 61.7% |
| c6 | 36 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 21 | 2.0% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 1.1% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (763 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 531 | 69.6% | 64.9% |
| d5 | 156 | 20.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 34 | 4.5% | 73.5% |
| f5 | 11 | 1.4% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
Daniil Dubov's chess games
All 4,607 games by Daniil Dubov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 2,291 wins, 1,433 draws, 883 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 325 | 166/112/47 | 51.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 212 | 119/64/29 | 56.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 124 | 69/37/18 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 87 | 51/22/14 | 58.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 82 | 42/24/16 | 51.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 78 | 39/23/16 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 77 | 38/26/13 | 49.4% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 64 | 37/18/9 | 57.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 63 | 45/7/11 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 52 | 35/11/6 | 67.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 260 | 122/76/62 | 46.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 166 | 78/60/28 | 47.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 125 | 36/61/28 | 28.8% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 90 | 39/29/22 | 43.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 90 | 37/27/26 | 41.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 89 | 42/24/23 | 47.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 79 | 32/25/22 | 40.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78 | 30/26/22 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 76 | 20/28/28 | 26.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 74 | 34/23/17 | 45.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,863 | Lindores Abbey Prelim | C41 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Mar 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,809 | 11th Moscow Tal Memorial Rapid | E61 |
| Oct 2015 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,803 | Wch Rapid | D38 |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,803 | Wch Blitz | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,708 | 1,284.5 | 2,672 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 124 | 84.5 | 2,812 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 124 | 74 | 2,726 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 65 | 36.5 | 2,722 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 62 | 45 | 2,734 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 56 | 40.5 | 2,686 |
| MrDodgy Online Inv Finals 3rd | 2022 | 40 | 21 | 2,747 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,619 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (74 games) · Magnus Carlsen (73 games) · Alexander Grischuk (56 games) · Vladislav Artemiev (46 games) · Levon Aronian (44 games) · Hans Moke Niemann (42 games) · Maxim Matlakov (41 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (38 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniil Dubov's chess games?
4,607 games by Daniil Dubov, from Apr 2006 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Daniil Dubov has played.
What does Daniil Dubov play on the first move as White?
Across 2,346 games with White in our database, Daniil Dubov opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniil Dubov answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniil Dubov play as White?
As White, Daniil Dubov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (325 games, 51.1% win rate); Indian Defense (212 games, 56.1% win rate); Slav Defense (124 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,348 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniil Dubov play as Black?
As Black, Daniil Dubov most often plays: Sicilian (260 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (166 games, 47.0% win rate); Slav Defense (125 games, 28.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,259 games.
What is Daniil Dubov's FIDE rating?
Daniil Dubov is currently rated 2,654 in classical chess, 2,685 in rapid and 2,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,720 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Daniil Dubov played?
Our database contains 4,607 games by Daniil Dubov, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,291 wins, 1,433 draws, 883 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniil Dubov?
4,607 games by Daniil Dubov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.